CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,623 km
5,979 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
9,623 km
5,979 mi / 5,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB VEL
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code CWB VEL
ICAO Code SBCT KVEL
City Curitiba Vernal
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 2,988 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 40.440000, -109.510000

Curitiba (CWB) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 9,623 kilometers (5,979 miles / 5,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in Curitiba, it's 12:43 in Vernal. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,286 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional Airport sits higher than Afonso Pena Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vernal (VEL) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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